Suspension of gas tax begins throughout New York
Drivers will now pay less at the pump.
The state, as well as Nassau and Suffolk counties, suspended some of the gas sales tax on Wednesday.
In both Nassau and Suffolk counties, the sales tax on gas amounts over $ 3 is suspended until the end of the year.
Long Islanders should expect to save more than 20 cents per gallon.
The average price of a gallon of regular lead-free on Long Island is $ 4.96. Sixteen øre will be deducted from the state gas tax and around 4.5 øre from the county tax.
For example, an Exxon on Old Country Road reduced its regular lead-free price from $ 5.09 per gallon on Tuesday to $ 4.83 on Wednesday.
“It̵[ads1]7;s a good thing,” said Muhammad Ahmad, head of Exxon-Bolla Market. “Gas is a necessity for everyone, for job orders, businessmen, all purposes.”
Some Long Islanders say they have not yet seen a change in price, which the Nassau County chief admits could take time.
“It’s going to take some time because it’s basically just implemented today,” says Bruce Blakeman. “It will come into force according to state and county law. It will take a few days to get there.”
The Suffolk County Department of Labor has contacted the Long Island Gasoline Retailers Association and individual stations to notify them of the county’s gas tax ceiling.
The consumer department will start gas price surveys on Thursday.
New York State Attorney Letitia James
1-800-771-7755
Nassau County Department of Consumer Affairs
516-571-2600
Suffolk County Department of Consumer Affairs
631-853-4600
